EPA’s Jackson thanks APHA for environmental health work
APHA won praise from EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson during her visit Friday with APHA leaders and staff in advance of the 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
APHA visits the White House
APHA leaders were invited to the White House Friday in recognition of the Association's commitment to environmental health.
HHS, EPA collaborate on environment and health
Poor air quality is unequivocally linked to poor health. There is overwhelming evidence that air pollution can cause asthma and heart attacks, harm those suffering from respiratory illness and in some cases lead to death. And it’s also a huge economic cost for the country. It is estimated that exposure to air pollution and...
Report questions process, not science behind EPA climate regs
A report out Wednesday finds that EPA skirted procedures when developing its recent greenhouse gas emissions ruling that concludes that greenhouse gas pollution is a threat to human health. The report did not, however, question the science behind the regulations.
Tracking conference addresses chemical exposure, public health links
Leaders from the environmental health workforce are convening in Atlanta this week for CDC's National Environmental Public Health Tracking Conference to help improve understanding of how chemical exposures affect the public’s health.
EPA: Green jobs good for health, economy
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency awarded $6.2 million in workforce development and join training grants.
EPA sets rule to reduce harmful power plant emissions
EPA’s transport rule will place stricter limits on sulfur, nitrogen and toxic emissions that travel across state lines.
